‘Miss Peregrine’ author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, ‘Sunderworld’

Ransom Riggs’ first new series since the million-selling “Miss Peregrine” books will launch this summer. “Sunderworld, Vol. 1 The Extraordinary Disappointments of Leopold Berry” begins the adventures of a Los Angeles teen who, after his mother’s death, has some surreal encounters in his everyday life. Dutton Books for Young Readers, a Penguin Random House imprint, will publish “Sunderworld” on… Continue reading ‘Miss Peregrine’ author Ransom Riggs to launch new fantasy series, ‘Sunderworld’

Authenticity: a writer’s necessity

​Diaries, Erasing False Lines and Annie Ernaux The ability to distinguish between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ writing is a skill gradually acquired and perfected by the most avid readers. Some may attribute it to a simple game of recognition, where the skill of a writer is compared to the skill of their literary forefathers. If it… Continue reading Authenticity: a writer’s necessity

The cult of irony: Donna Tartt’s 2023 release that didn’t exist

The writer Donna Tartt (USA), New York, New York, April 11, 2013. Photograph © Beowulf Sheehan

“I would be miserable cranking out a book every three or four years,” Donna Tartt mentioned offhandedly to The Telegraph, when asked about the ten years between the releases of her three books shortly after the release of The Goldfinch in 2013. With clockwork timing, May 2023 saw fans adamant that Tartt had a release… Continue reading The cult of irony: Donna Tartt’s 2023 release that didn’t exist

Why we stopped listening to spoken poetry – and then tuned back in

As of June 2023, the Forward Poetry Prizes will award the first literary prize for spoken word poets,with a best spoken poem category being awarded alongside the best written poem category. But, why has it taken this long for spoken word poetry to gain this recognition and why now?  Currently, the standard for poetry at… Continue reading Why we stopped listening to spoken poetry – and then tuned back in

Six must read books to strengthen your spiritual journey

Spirituality is technically defined as ‘being concerned with the human spirit’, yet everyone has an entirely individual experience that is unique to them. Communicating this deeply personal sensation proves to be a challenge for many, let alone arriving at a conclusive understanding. It opens the door to vulnerabilities, controversial viewpoints, and a realm of uncertainty.… Continue reading Six must read books to strengthen your spiritual journey